War in Ukraine
Vinnytsia region is under a massive enemy attack with hits on critical infrastructure facilities. 50 settlements are without power, energy workers are working to restore it.
The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces scrambled military aircraft on the night of February 3. This was a response to a large-scale combined attack by Russian strategic aviation on targets in Ukraine.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, three people were injured, and hits and debris falls were recorded in five districts. High-rise buildings, a kindergarten, a gas station, and administrative buildings were damaged.
The occupation administration of Zaporizhzhia region has been conducting mass inspections and interrogations of its own employees since mid-January 2026. This is due to a data leak regarding the movement of occupation forces' units.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on the losses of Russian occupation forces as of the morning of February 3. Within a day, the Defense Forces eliminated 760 occupiers and 53 artillery systems.
Global oil prices stabilized after a fall caused by the US-India trade deal. India will stop buying Russian oil, increasing imports from the US and Venezuela.
Russian developers have presented a patent for a drone protection structure that copies the Ukrainian "hood" but has a drawback. The mount blocks the turret's rotation, which reduces the vehicle's maneuverability.
In Kharkiv, due to a massive attack on the energy infrastructure, the coolant is being drained from 820 residential buildings. This is necessary to prevent the networks from freezing, while 101 invincibility points are operating in the city.
The company "Ukrspecconsulting" has expanded the list of foreign components for PS-04 devices, which helps avoid supply delays. This ensures stable production and independence from component shortages on the global market.
Turkey seeks to organize direct talks between the US and Iran in Ankara or Istanbul. The goal is to prevent a US military strike on Iran over the suppression of protests.
On the night of February 3, Russian troops launched a targeted attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, including substations near Kyiv. The occupiers used "Zircon", "Iskander-M" and "Kh-32" missiles, as well as "Shahed" attack drones.
On the night of February 3, 2026, Russia carried out a combined missile and drone attack on Kyiv. Residential buildings and an educational institution in the Dnieper district were damaged, as well as an outbuilding in the Desnyansky district.
Sweden is preparing one of the largest military aid packages for Ukraine, which includes Gripen fighters with Meteor missiles and advanced radar systems. This will strengthen Ukraine's air defense and allow it to destroy enemy aircraft at long distances.
Russian troops launched a combined attack on Kharkiv and the region, using ballistic missiles, drones, and MLRS. A ballistic missile hit was recorded in the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv, and a drone hit in the city center. In Derhachi, two civilians were injured as a result of a UAV attack.
Russia has warned that foreign military contingents in Ukraine would become "legitimate targets" for the Russian army. Moscow views the arrival of foreign troops as direct entry into the war.
Latvia will transfer reserve assets from its thermal power plants to the Kharkiv region for the restoration of heat supply. A joint working group has been established to coordinate logistics and technical parameters of the equipment.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov stated that there will be certain results regarding the exchange of prisoners of war in the near future. This work has been ongoing since 2022.
FIFA does not plan to reinstate Russia in competitions, despite President Gianni Infantino's statements about the need to lift the ban. Such a move would face strong opposition from a number of European countries.
President Zelenskyy met with OSCE Chairman-in-Office Ignazio Cassis and Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioğlu. Ukraine counts on OSCE participation in the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.
Since the beginning of the day, 147 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The enemy used 5,199 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,860 shelling attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed new sanctions decisions, synchronized with the United Kingdom. Sanctions against Dmytro Firtash and his entourage, as well as Taras Kozak, have been extended.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has recognized the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. This decision was made due to Iran's support for the spread of war and violence.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is considering the possibility of Russia's return to international football, claiming that the ban has not yielded results. The Ukrainian Association of Football and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine call for no change in position due to the ongoing war.
Loud statements and heated discussions - pension reform is being discussed in Ukraine. The biggest promises, for example, a minimum pension of UAH 6,000 for everyone, run into a budget ceiling, and real levers of stabilization run into what is always unpopular: economic growth, de-shadowing through the business climate, and political capacity to implement unpleasant decisions. What awaits pension reform in the near future.
In January, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held 20 meetings and 14 telephone conversations, visiting France, Cyprus, Switzerland, and Lithuania. Following these contacts, Ukraine received NASAMS air defense missiles from Norway, the 31st package of military aid from Finland, and significant energy support from other partners.
President Zelenskyy announced a new round of negotiations between Ukraine, the US, and Russia on Wednesday and Thursday. Both a trilateral and a bilateral format with the US are planned.
The head of the Polish government, Donald Tusk, will visit Kyiv in the coming days. He noted that Ukraine cannot be left alone in this dramatic time.
On February 3, scheduled power outages and power restrictions for industry will be in effect in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Organizing presidential elections in Ukraine will cost between 4. 5 and 6.5 billion hryvnias, and parliamentary elections will cost 4.5 billion hryvnias. These sums do not include additional expenses for local authorities, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The competition commission for selecting the head of the State Customs Service signed a memorandum with NABU, although representatives of the Bureau are among the applicants. Political expert Oleh Posternak accused NABU of manipulation and attempts to gain control over government bodies.